Miller, Austel James
Passed: 2009-06-15
Age: 83
Source: Ravenswood News
Death Notice:
Obituary Date: 2009-06-18
Information: KENNA - Austel James Miller, 83, of Kenna, formerly of Charleston, passed away Monday, June 15, 2009, at his residence following a long illness. He was born February 13, 1926, in Charleston, the son of the late Lonnie and Grace Comer Miller. He was a retired glass maker with Libby Owens Ford and a Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Faye Miller, of Kenna; son, Austel Miller, Jr. (Crista) of Charleston; daughters, Delores McLane (Steve) of Kenna, Sherry Hurst (Brian) of Florida, and Patty Arnold of New York; brother, Warren Miller of Charleston; sister, Imogene Breeden of Charleston; grandchildren, Tammy Snyder (Steve), Sean McLane (Darcell), Lisa Rucker (Gary), Austel Miller III (Heidi) and Lora Lee Miller; and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, James Robinson. The family would like to thank their special friend, Ernestine Harmon, in New York. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 18, at 1 pm at Waybright Funeral Home with Rev. Herman Robinson officiating. Friends were able to call Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 pm at the funeral home.